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MACHINE POR `FILLING BOTTLES.

No.288,744. Patented N0v.2o,1883.

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. with a hand-lever, the latter having its bear- I bar or rod, which is 1igidlysecured to the top A rod forming the support for the handflever D.

the closing-spring ofthe valve.

. UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

,HORACE M. TUBBS AND EDWIN T. SVVARTZ, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENN L SYLVANIA, ASSIGNORS TO CHARLES E. HIRES, OESAME PLACE.

MACHINE For; FILLING BOTTLES.

`SIEEGIFICA'IION formiilg part of Letters Patent No. 288,744, dated November 20, 1883'. Application filed April 14, 1888. (No model.)

fo ali whom it may concern.-

Be it known that we, HORACE M. TUBES and EDWIN T. Sw'ARrz, both citizens ofthe United States, and residents of the city and county of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Machines for Filling Bottles, Svc. which improvement is fully set forth in the following specication and accompanying drawings, in

Figure l is a side elevation of a machine for iilling bottles, 8mo., embodying our invention. Fig. 2 is a vertical section thereof `in line a: x, Fig. l.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the two figures.

Our invention consists of a funnel provided with a valve, the stem whereof is connected ings on a cross bar or rod, which also sustains VIt also consists of means for automatically cutting ofi' or stopping the flow of luid fron the funnel when a bottle is iilled. I

It also consists of means for retaining the bottleholding box in position and causing it to register with the spout of the lling apparatus.

Referring to the drawings, A represents a funnel, within which, at the base, is a seat, c, of avalve, B, the stem @whereof is connected with a hand-lever, D.

E represents a horizontally-arranged crossof the funnel, as in Fig. l, or may be mounted I in ears attached to said top, as in Eig. 2, said Connected with the lever D and rod E is a spring, F, which presses upon said lever'D in suchmanner as to return and holdthe valve B on its seat. e

It will be seen that when the lever is depressed the valve B rises, thus opening the outlet or spout of the funnel and permitting the discharge ofthe contents of the funnel. When the lever is `let go, the valvequickly closes, thus preventing further discharge of the iiuid. The valve is conical and sufficiently' long to prevent the displacement of the stem.

lt will also be seen that the funnel and appurtenances described are simple, ineXpen; sive, and reliable in operation.

The upper end of the valve-stem is threaded for the engagement of a nut, c', whereby the valve may be adjusted to its seat, and the valve-stem and hand-levermay also be ad,

justed relatively to each other and the tensionv of the spring F. The valvestem is hollow, and is extended downwardly below the valve B,` so that the lower end, G, as formed is adapted to enter the bottle to be filled.

Packing H encircles the spout A' of the funnel, and is adapted to have the mouth of a bottle press against it, so as to form an airtight joint between the funnel and bottle.

J represents a rising and falling table, which is mounted on a frame, K,whieh supports the funnel, said table being below the funnel, and having connected with it a treadle, L, which is properlyr mounted and adapted to elevate the table.

The table J supports abox, M,within which the bottle to be filled is placed, said table having iianged sides or other means for retaining the box in position and guiding it 1n its motion. Projecting from the sides of the box are lugs N, and hinged to the inner sides of the frame K at places coinciding with the position of the lugs N when the box is at its lowest point, are wings or catches P, which are adapted to be engaged by said lugs as stops for the box.

The operation is as follows: As the machine or apparatus is designed for filling several bottles at one operation, the box is made sufficiently large to receive several bottles arranged in rows, and the funnel has several nozzles, &c. The table is raised, whereby the mouths of the first row of bottles receive the bottom end, G, of the ,valve-stem.` The funnel, which has been properly supplied with fluid, is now opened and the fluid enters the bottles, the displaced air entering and escaping through the hollow stems, the latter having outlet-pipes, as at c. As soon as the iiuid has properly lled the bottles the lower ends, G, of the stem are submerged and thereby sealed, it being noticed that the topof the bottl es are also sealed, whereby further escape of air is prevented, and the supply of fluid into IOO the bottle ceases, owing to the remaining air in the bottle. The hand-lever of the valve of the funnel is then let go, whereby the funnel is closed, after which the table is lowered and the box advanced, in order to present-the next row of bottles to be filled, the other operations being similar to those stated. Vhen the box is placed on the table it is moved forward, the rst lugs, N, passing under the catches l?, which rise or yield, to permit the passage of said lugs. The box is then drawn back and the lugs stop against the catches, whereby the box is accurately placed, and the mouths of the bottles coincide with the spouts of the funnel. When the table is lowered the box is farther advanced and the next lugs engage with the catches for locating the second row of bottles Asimilarly to that above named; and, if desired, additional lugs may be provided relatively to an increased number of of rows of bottles placed in the box.

Where the iiuid or material used is of offensive odor the funnel may be closed at top, and the outlet c have fitted to it a pipe or tube leading into the atmosphere.

Having thus described our invention, what we 'claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

l. Av funnel having a valve with a connected stem, a handlever', and a closing-- spring, said lever being mounted on a cross bar, which is secured to the funnel, and supports said spring, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

2. A funnel having a valve, 4valve seat, valve-sten1, hand-lever, and closing -spring, said stem being connected with the hand-lever, and provided with an adj usting-nut, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

3. In a bottle-filling machine, a funnel provided with a discharge-spout `and a hollow stem, the former having packing to close the joint with the mouth of the bottle, and itslower end downwardly extended, adapted to enter the mouth, whereby, when the bottle is full, the flow of fluid from the funnel is automatically stopped. I

4. In a bottle-filling machine, abox provided with lugs, and `the frame or support having hinged catches, whereby the bottles may be adjusted to coincide with the discharge-spout of the funnel, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

HORACE M. TUBES.

. EDVIN T. SVARTZ.

Witnesses:

JOHN A. VEIDnRsi-IEIM, A. P. GRANT. 

